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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao
J.V. Sunder, Karimnagar Dist. – Appellant
Versus
Depot Manager, APSRTC – Respondent
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| 1. a detailed inquiry was conducted into the charges against the petitioner. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 10) |
| 2. acquittal in criminal proceedings highlights the need for careful examination in disciplinary actions. (Para 12 , 19 , 20) |
| 3. the decision to remove the petitioner is set aside with directions for reconsideration. (Para 27 , 28) |
ORDER :
This writ petition is filed aggrieved by the order dated 20.10.2005 passed by the Industrial Tribunal-cum- Labour Court, Godavarikhani, Karimnagar District (for short “the Labour Court”) in I.D.No.67 of 2004.
3. The brief facts of the case are as follows :-
(b) While so, on 13.04.2002, the petitioner fell sick and joined duty on 16.04.2002 duly submitting a Medical Certificate. On the allegations made by the checking officials of the Regional Enforcement Squad, Karimnagar, against the conductor one Sri B.B.Rao of Karimnagar Depot, who is said to have possessed a ticket block No.036/582800 of Rs.60/- belonging to Karimnagar-II Depot, the respondent lodged a complaint before the Police Station, I-Town, Karimnagar, alleging theft of three ticket blocks worth Rs.18,000/-. Based on the said complaint, C.C.No.194 of 2002 was registered against t
Dismissal from service after acquittal in criminal case raises due process concerns; disciplinary actions must consider the acquittal in related criminal proceedings.
Disciplinary proceedings can continue despite acquittal in a criminal case, focusing on preponderance of probabilities rather than beyond a reasonable doubt.
Disciplinary dismissal based on financial misconduct was set aside due to lack of fair process and the employee's prior acquittal in criminal proceedings regarding identical charges.
Disciplinary proceedings must adhere to natural justice principles. Acquittal in related criminal cases warrants reconsideration of departmental actions.
Departmental proceedings and criminal cases are distinct; acquittal in a criminal case does not invalidate disciplinary action if misconduct is proven.
Acquittal in criminal cases may impact disciplinary proceedings if both are based on the same set of facts; disciplinary action cannot persist against a person acquitted in criminal court under simil....
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